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Can I wear 30-40 mmHg compression stockings 24/7?
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I am a 62-year-old diabetic who wears knee-high 30-40 mmHg Juzo compression stockings for edema. I have no wounds and have not undergone surgery. I would like to sleep in my easy chair with my legs lower than ... Read more
What degree of compression do I need?
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I had total knee replacement surgery one week ago today. I would like to purchase a second pair of compression stockings. What degree of compression do I need? I am a female, 69 years old. Read more
After varicose vein surgery do I need to wear compression stockings for the rest of my life?
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I have spider veins on my lower ankle, as well as below the knee. If I have surgery, will I need to wear compression stockings for the rest of my life? Read more
Can wearing Compression Stockings improve varicose and spider veins if they are not too bad?
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I'm hoping to only have to wear them for several months. If there is improvement will discontinuing their use make the vein problems come back? Read more
The compression stockings I have are giving me pain, what can I do about this?
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I am wearing a 30-40 mmHg thigh-high compression stocking after having laser ablation. At the top of this stocking near the groin, it hurts so much from the tightness and elastic top. Is there anything I can do... Read more
What can I do about constant pain with varicose veins?
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I have a patch of veins on my left leg which keeps in my constant pain on the outer part of my leg. I hurts when I try to walk up or down steps what can I do about this situation? Read more
What time of day should a patient be measured for knee-high compression stockings?
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I have a client whose legs increase in size during the day a lot. By the time I see him (around mid0day) he has 3 times the swelling. He just started to wear TED-like hose, but previously wore support hose. Wha... Read more
How do compression stockings affect a new tattoo?
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I wear knee high compression stockings, 20-30 mmHg and am considering getting a tattoo on my lower leg. How will the stocking affect my tattoo's healing process and is this a bad idea with venous insufficiency ... Read more
I had knee surgery, and was wondering when can I stop wearing my compression socks?
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I got knee surgery and have been wearin the socks for 3 weeks with some rests a day. I walk on my leg so blood circulates and crutches help me in public. Is it safe to not wear the stockings at all anymore? I j... Read more
How do I put on Compression Stockings?
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I'm pregnant, and already have varicose veins, but I don't want them to get worse. What is the best way for me to put the stockings on? Are there any tricks for getting around a pregnant tummy? Read more
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Are my compression socks too tight?
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I purchased my compression stockings from a sports store. I have spider veins and am on my feet many hours at my place of work. I get red marks and indentations at the top of my knee-highs after wearing them fo... Read more
My compression stockings are too tight, is there a way to stretch them out?
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Unfortunately I bought a pair of compression stockings that are too tight. I have worn them already and can't return them at this point. Is there a way to stretch them them out? Read more
Can compression stockings cause nerve damage?
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I wore knee-length compression stockings during a 15+ hour flight. Now I have a numb-feeling on a patch of skin on the outside of my leg, just above the knee. I get periodic tingling; there's no pain but tingl... Read more
Will compression stockings cut off my circulation?
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It seems like tight clothes wouldn't benefit circulation. Read more
I occasionally get cold toes, is it OK to wear compression stockings?
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While driving to work and relaxing after work, my toes will get really cold . Sometimes, they get slightly pale. There is no pain or discomfort. Is it safe to wear 8-15mmhg compression stockings? They make my l... Read more
Will removing my compression stocking do harm?
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I was told to wear a compression stocking for six weeks on my right leg after ankle surgery on my left. Will taking it off two days early do any harm? Read more
I've experienced severe itching after removing my compression socks, am I caring for the problem appropriately?
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I had severe itching after removing my compression socks. The scratching would cause a reaction in the form of inflamed, burning bumps. I now wear knee-high hose under my socks and treat myself with Benadryl ta... Read more
How should one go about buying Compression Stockings?
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I want to purchase knee-high stockings. How do you know which type/gauge/size etc, of over the counter stocking to buy? Read more
I have a DVT in my left leg and have to wear a compression sock because the valve is broken. Is there a surgical treatment to fix this?
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I have to wear a compression sock because I had a DVT and the valve in the vein that runs behind my knee is broken. I am still young and would like this fixed so I don't have to wear the sock. Is there a proced... Read more
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